By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 4, 2020 In the spirit of the new year, the diet industry's messages are loud and processed foods continue to be demonized. We cannot always reach for fresh fruits and vegetables, but that does not mean we're not eating in a "healthy" manner. What foods are considered processed? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines a processed food as any raw agricultural commodity that has undergone packaging or other procedures that a